Symptoms May Remain the Best Clue for Concussion Evaluation
Cognitive evaluation is objective but not very accurate for diagnosis in sports, study finds
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Cognitive evaluation is objective but not very accurate for diagnosis in sports, study finds
When college athletes are evaluated for a possible concussion, the diagnosis is based on an athletic trainer or team physician's assessment of three things: the player's symptoms, physical balance and cognitive skills. Research published today suggests that almost half of athletes who are ultimately diagnosed with a concussion will test normally on the recommended cognitive-skills test.
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